I loved this episode. One thing that you can learn from it is that there are consequences to your actions, whether deserved or not. While cornering a wolf that's been attacking their cattle, Adam accidentally shoots Little Joe. That sets off a chain of events that causes distress not only to the Cartwrights, but also to others in the area, due to the sound of the rifle shots' (apparently) causing a stampede. Ken Lynch gives an outstanding performance, IMHO, as he usually does with the characters he portrays. He was a natural!
This episode has some good acting from ALL the characters, even Little Joe in his bed- ridden, coma-like role is very believable. The side story about the man and daughter, whom Adam runs into while bringing injured Little Joe back home, is interesting to learn. The importance of Family is stressed; it helps us to see that close family ties - which, I might add, are woefully lacking these days for many - not only molds our personality, but can motivate us to choose our course in life, even if it goes against our own desires. Unselfishly putting other people's interest ahead of ours is really the epitome of love, isn't it?
This episode has some good acting from ALL the characters, even Little Joe in his bed- ridden, coma-like role is very believable. The side story about the man and daughter, whom Adam runs into while bringing injured Little Joe back home, is interesting to learn. The importance of Family is stressed; it helps us to see that close family ties - which, I might add, are woefully lacking these days for many - not only molds our personality, but can motivate us to choose our course in life, even if it goes against our own desires. Unselfishly putting other people's interest ahead of ours is really the epitome of love, isn't it?